Pull Apart Pizza Bread

Table of Contents

1. Pull Apart Pizza Bread Ingredients
2. Substitutions And Additions
3. How To Make This Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe
4. How To Serve
5. Storage
6. Why We Love This Recipe
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. More Recipes You’ll Love
9. JUMP TO RECIPE

Our cheesy pull-apart pizza bread is a fun (and easy!) alternative to pizza. The perfect party appetizer, lunch, or dinner, it’s made with dough, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and plenty of cheese — all baked in a bundt pan.

Pull Apart Pizza Bread Ingredients

Substitutions And Additions

DIPPING SAUCE: While pizza sauce is a natural fit for the bread, you don’t need to stick with just that.

Try other pizza dips, such as ranch or blue cheese, or even something that you might use with pasta, such as a spicy arrabbiata or warm marinara sauce. 

MEATS: You can swap the pepperoni for any other type of meat for a variation. Salami, Canadian bacon, Italian sausage, chorizo, bacon, or cooked pancetta are great ideas.

Mini pepperoni slices are also a great option. You could also go meat-free if you like. 

CHEESES: Mix it up and add Italian blend cheese, shredded cheddar, Colby, or even pepper jack.

HEAT: Add a half teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix for an added kick of spice.

VEGGIES: Like with any good pizza, your favorite toppings help make it amazing. You could add veggies to the mix if you’d like.

I’d suggest green peppers, onions, banana peppers, or olives.

How To Make This Pull Apart Pizza Bread Recipe

It’s fun to not only eat but also create this pull-apart pizza. Layer pieces of biscuits, your favorite pizza toppings, and cheese in a bundt pan and bake. It’s that easy!

STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

STEP TWO: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt. Set aside.

STEP THREE: Open the cans of flaky biscuit dough and cut each of the biscuits into quarters.

STEP FOUR: Cut your block of mozzarella cheese into ¼ to ½-inch cubes. 

STEP FIVE: In the bottom of your greased bundt pan, evenly layer half of your biscuit pieces. 

Make sure that you have a nice, even single layer, and do not pack the biscuit dough balls tightly because you want some of the cheese and butter to fill in the cracks.

STEP SIX: Spoon half of the melted garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of the dough layer.

STEP SEVEN: Evenly distribute half of the mozzarella cheese cubes and finally half of the pepperoni slices.

STEP EIGHT: Repeat steps five to seven with the remaining half of your ingredients.

STEP NINE: Cover your bundt pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

STEP TEN: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.

STEP ELEVEN: Allow your pull-apart pizza bread to cool in the pan for five minutes, then carefully flip the whole thing out onto a serving plate. 

You will want to gently turn the bread back over on your serving dish so that the cheesy pepperoni topping is showing.

STEP TWELVE: You can warm the pizza sauce and place it into a small bowl. 

You can place it in the center or on the side of your pull-apart pizza bread for people to dip their pieces into.

How To Serve

This easy pull-apart pizza bread recipe is delicious and would be a great appetizer for a party.

It would also be a fun twist on your weekly pizza and a movie night that the entire family will love. Add a fresh Caesar salad on the side for a complete meal.

Love pizza? Then don’t stop at this pull-apart pizza recipe. For other delicious recipes, try making your own pizza muffins which are also great as a lunchbox idea.

Storage

Now that you’ve enjoyed your delightful pull-apart pizza bread, you might be wondering how to store any leftovers or prepare this tasty treat in advance.

MAKE AHEAD: If you want to plan ahead and save some time, you can prepare the bread up to the point just before baking.

Assemble the bread and cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.

When you’re ready to enjoy it, simply pop it in the oven following the original baking instructions.

IN THE FRIDGE: You can store any leftover pepperoni pizza pull-apart bread in the fridge for up to two days.

Make sure it is in a container with a lid, or cover it with foil to stop the bread from going soggy.

You can reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds, add a side of pizza sauce, and you have a tasty treat.

IN THE FREEZER: Once this savory bread is cooled, you can freeze it for up to three months. Pop it in an airtight freezer bag or in a container with a lid.

You can also freeze it before you cook it. Defrost it and then follow the process to finish cooking it and serving it. 

REHEATING: When you’re ready to enjoy your frozen pizza bread, there are a few methods for reheating:

• OVEN: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the frozen pizza bread on a baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes until it’s heated through and the cheese is bubbly.
• TOASTER OVEN: If you have a toaster oven, this is a great option for reheating smaller portions. Heat it at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• MICROWAVE: While not as ideal as the oven for maintaining the bread’s texture, the microwave can work for a quick reheat. Place a slice on a microwave-safe plate and heat for about 1-2 minutes on medium power. Keep an eye on it to prevent overheating, which can make it soggy.

Why We Love This Recipe

SIMPLICITY MEETS DELICIOUSNESS: This recipe strikes the perfect balance between ease of preparation and incredible flavor. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, even novice cooks can create a mouthwatering pizza-inspired dish that’s perfect for sharing.

CHEESY GOODNESS: The star of the show is undoubtedly the whole milk mozzarella cheese. It creates a gooey, cheesy center that oozes with creamy richness, making every bite a heavenly experience for cheese lovers.

This pull-apart pizza monkey bread with Pillsbury biscuits is a simple and fun way to make your own pizza.

Make your own pull-apart pizza bread topped with gooey cheese and pepperoni for great party food, snack, or lunch, or serve with pasta instead of traditional garlic bread for a tasty and filling main meal. 

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